Bondi heroes to be honoured amid grim death toll alert People who put themselves in harm's way, including those who sacrificed their lives to save others during the Bondi terror attack, will receive a special award. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Two Australian police officers were killed in an ambush. It was deemed terrorism – but an inquest says otherwise Six people died during the shootings at a remote property in Wieambilla, Queensland. A coroner says a family’s shared paranoid delusions drove their attack The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025
Wieambilla shootings: coroner to deliver findings into what police called Australia’s first Christian terrorist attack Motive of the Trains, who shot dead two police officers and a neighbour before their deaths, expected to be addressed on Friday The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025
From Wieambilla to Porepunkah, violent ‘anti-government extremists’ are a growing threat Gareth, Stacey and Nathaniel Train were not ‘sovereign citizens’ but they shared a deep hatred of police with the Victorian suspect Dezi Freeman The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2025
AI chatbot ‘MechaHitler’ could be making content considered violent extremism, expert witness tells X v eSafety case Tribunal hearing comes days after Elon Musk’s xAI apologised for antisemitic comments made by its Grok bot The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025
Australian Neo-Nazis Allegedly Forming New Political Party To Get Around The Law A prominent neo-Nazi group is allegedly attempting to form a new political party to bypass new state laws forbidding Nazi symbols. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 27, 2025
Police, PM explosive caravan criticism dismissed A policing expert says authorities had no need to tell the prime minister about an investigation into a caravan that was found packed full of explosives. AAP · Jan 31, 2025
Bad actors exploit information void in wake of attacks The information vacuum after incidents such as the recent stabbing attack in the UK provides the perfect conditions for those seeking to spread disinformation. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
My Place groups worry about 5G and chemtrails. Some are also taking an interest in Queensland’s council elections Network founded in Victoria writes about setting up a parallel system of governance and promotes a range of conspiracy theories The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024
Elon Musk replies to post by far-right Austrian linked to Christchurch terrorist after X account restored Founder of Identitarian Movement, Martin Sellner, preaches superiority of European ethnic groups and was banned from Twitter in 2020 The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024
Police union calls for ban on neo-Nazi marches after ‘hateful’ rally in Ballarat Victorian premier Jacinta Allan describes Sunday’s protest in regional city as ‘disgraceful and cowardly’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023
The new frontline for conspiracy theorists: how Victorian councils were driven online to avoid chaos Extremism expert Josh Roose says the federal government should step in to improve security for council meetings The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023
Cancelling Victorian LGBTQ+ events in response to threats only rewards extremists, expert warns Emergency meeting to address the targeting of LGBTQ+ events hears from extremism expert who says cancellations are exploited as victories by far right The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2023
Anti-vax group My Place is pushing to take 'control of council decisions' A group brought together by anti-vax sentiment is trying to build a parallel society, and it has your local council in its sights. ABC News · Apr 3, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023 Nazi salute ban: Daniel Andrews looks at European lessons as Victoria moves to outlaw gesture Experts say ban’s success would depend on willingness to prosecute and wider legislative approach that targets ideology may be more effective
The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023 Why are neo-Nazis infiltrating public rallies in Australia? Public rallies on polarising issues have become platforms for far-right extremists to gain screen time and attract new members.
ABC News · Feb 16, 2023 Queensland police say the Wieambilla shooting is a terrorist attack motivated by premillennialism. Here's what that means Premillennialism is the belief that after a period of extreme suffering, Jesus Christ will physically return to Earth for 1,000 years. A far-right and religious extremism expert says the ideology is experiencing "renewed momentum".
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022 Morning Mail: conspiracists build Wieambilla alternate reality, Victory fans banned, Azealia Banks ‘disgrace’ In today’s newsletter: people creating a ‘grand conspiracy’ to avoid the ‘uncomfortable’ truth about Queensland tragedy; US rapper in final spray after chaotic tour
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022 Queensland shooting sparking ‘false flag’ conspiracy theories, experts warn Conspiracists attempting to present an alternative reality of the Wieambilla attack that left two police officers and a neighbour dead
ABC News · Dec 16, 2022 Extremist views of Gareth, Stacey and Nathaniel Train exposed in YouTube videos from night of police shooting Haunting vision from Gareth and Stacey Train which appears to be filmed on the night of the police shooting reveals the extent of their extremist views. WARNING: This story contains content that readers may find distressing.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2022 Anti-vax mandate policies prove to be no vote winner with Australians – this time Parties seeking to leverage movement were largely unsuccessful at 2022 election but rise of ‘pro-freedom’ movement should not be ignored, expert says
ABC News · Apr 12, 2022 AEC investigating website registered to One Nation candidate fundraising for 'freedom candidates' The Australian Electoral Commission investigates a website registered to One Nation candidate Rebecca Lloyd which purports to connect voters to local minor party candidates.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022 Australian online anti-vaccine groups switch to Putin praise and Ukraine conspiracies Separately, the United Australia party faces questions about a second candidate defending Russian president
The Canberra Times · Feb 17, 2022 Rallying cry for Saturday protest getting louder Protest organisers in the ACT and across the border appear determined to encourage a rally in Canberra.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 4, 2022 'Cloaked' far-right seizes on Canberra anti-vaxx protests A Canberra-based extremist group used a COVID-19 freedom rally to fundraise, and experts warn it's part of a trend.